Overview
Akua Essiam is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Alexandria, Virginia. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years.
Dr. Essiam is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Opioid Use Disorder, Pneumonia, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Endoscopy, and Hip Replacement.
Dr. Essiam is currently accepting new patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Akua D. Essiam
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Akua D. Essiam?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Akua D. Essiam by calling their office at 703-504-3891. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Akua D. Essiam a top-rated expert for Opioid Use Disorder?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Akua D. Essiam is classified as an Advanced expert for Opioid Use Disorder, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Akua D. Essiam specialize in?
While Dr. Akua D. Essiam is a Internal Medicine, they have specific expertise in Opioid Use Disorder, Pneumonia, and Gastrointestinal Bleeding. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Internal Medicine.
Does Dr. Akua D. Essiam accept my insurance?
Dr. Akua D. Essiam accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 703-504-3891 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
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- Opioid Use DisorderDr. Essiam isAdvanced. Learn about Opioid Use Disorder.
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- Acute Kidney FailureDr. Essiam isExperienced. Learn about Acute Kidney Failure.
- Acute PancreatitisDr. Essiam isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- ApoplexyDr. Essiam isExperienced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- Atypical PneumoniaDr. Essiam isExperienced. Learn about Atypical Pneumonia.
- Brain AbscessDr. Essiam isExperienced. Learn about Brain Abscess.
- CellulitisDr. Essiam isExperienced. Learn about Cellulitis.
- Childhood PancreatitisDr. Essiam isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Pancreatitis.
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- ColonoscopyDr. Essiam isExperienced. Learn about Colonoscopy.
- COVID-19Dr. Essiam isExperienced. Learn about COVID-19.
- Deep Vein ThrombosisDr. Essiam isExperienced. Learn about Deep Vein Thrombosis.
- Delirium TremensDr. Essiam isExperienced. Learn about Delirium Tremens.
- Diverticular DiseaseDr. Essiam isExperienced. Learn about Diverticular Disease.
- EndoscopyDr. Essiam isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Enlarged LiverDr. Essiam isExperienced. Learn about Enlarged Liver.
- FaintingDr. Essiam isExperienced. Learn about Fainting.
- Familial Neurocardiogenic SyncopeDr. Essiam isExperienced. Learn about Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Essiam isExperienced. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
- GallstonesDr. Essiam isExperienced. Learn about Gallstones.
- Gastrointestinal BleedingDr. Essiam isExperienced. Learn about Gastrointestinal Bleeding.
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)Dr. Essiam isExperienced. Learn about Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD).
- Gitelman SyndromeDr. Essiam isExperienced. Learn about Gitelman Syndrome.
- Heart AttackDr. Essiam isExperienced. Learn about Heart Attack.
- Heart FailureDr. Essiam isExperienced. Learn about Heart Failure.
- Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF)
- Hereditary PancreatitisDr. Essiam isExperienced. Learn about Hereditary Pancreatitis.
- Hip ReplacementDr. Essiam isExperienced. Learn about Hip Replacement.
- Hospital-Acquired PneumoniaDr. Essiam isExperienced. Learn about Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia.
- Hypertensive Heart DiseaseDr. Essiam isExperienced. Learn about Hypertensive Heart Disease.
- Iron Deficiency AnemiaDr. Essiam isExperienced. Learn about Iron Deficiency Anemia.
- Legionnaire DiseaseDr. Essiam isExperienced. Learn about Legionnaire Disease.
- Liver FailureDr. Essiam isExperienced. Learn about Liver Failure.
- Low Blood PressureDr. Essiam isExperienced. Learn about Low Blood Pressure.
- Low Potassium LevelDr. Essiam isExperienced. Learn about Low Potassium Level.
- Low Sodium LevelDr. Essiam isExperienced. Learn about Low Sodium Level.
- Lung MetastasesDr. Essiam isExperienced. Learn about Lung Metastases.
- LymphangitisDr. Essiam isExperienced. Learn about Lymphangitis.
- Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C)
- NecrosisDr. Essiam isExperienced. Learn about Necrosis.
- Necrotizing EnterocolitisDr. Essiam isExperienced. Learn about Necrotizing Enterocolitis.
- NephrosclerosisDr. Essiam isExperienced. Learn about Nephrosclerosis.
- Orthostatic HypotensionDr. Essiam isExperienced. Learn about Orthostatic Hypotension.
- Osteomyelitis in ChildrenDr. Essiam isExperienced. Learn about Osteomyelitis in Children.
- Pediatric MyocarditisDr. Essiam isExperienced. Learn about Pediatric Myocarditis.
- Peptic UlcerDr. Essiam isExperienced. Learn about Peptic Ulcer.
- PneumoniaDr. Essiam isExperienced. Learn about Pneumonia.
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)Dr. Essiam isExperienced. Learn about Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
- Pseudomembranous ColitisDr. Essiam isExperienced. Learn about Pseudomembranous Colitis.
- Pulmonary EdemaDr. Essiam isExperienced. Learn about Pulmonary Edema.
- Pulmonary EmbolismDr. Essiam isExperienced. Learn about Pulmonary Embolism.
- Rabson-Mendenhall SyndromeDr. Essiam isExperienced. Learn about Rabson-Mendenhall Syndrome.
- Renovascular HypertensionDr. Essiam isExperienced. Learn about Renovascular Hypertension.
- RhabdomyolysisDr. Essiam isExperienced. Learn about Rhabdomyolysis.
- Saddle Pulmonary EmbolismDr. Essiam isExperienced. Learn about Saddle Pulmonary Embolism.
- SepsisDr. Essiam isExperienced. Learn about Sepsis.
- Strep ThroatDr. Essiam isExperienced. Learn about Strep Throat.
- StrokeDr. Essiam isExperienced. Learn about Stroke.
- Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone Secretion (SIADH)
- Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)Dr. Essiam isExperienced. Learn about Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA).
- Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)Dr. Essiam isExperienced. Learn about Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).
- Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)Dr. Essiam isExperienced. Learn about Urinary Tract Infection (UTI).
- Urinary Tract Infection in ChildrenDr. Essiam isExperienced. Learn about Urinary Tract Infection in Children.
- Volkmann ContractureDr. Essiam isExperienced. Learn about Volkmann Contracture.